If you want to explore how to improve group performance and systems through psychology, pursue a Master of Science degree in Human Factors and Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Wright State.

Gain a greater understanding of human perception and cognition, individual, group, and organizational behavior, and how to design more effective organizations. You can take advantage of research opportunities with local entities like the Human Effectiveness Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory and the Crew Station Evaluation Facility at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Our learning facilities include laboratories, audio-visual equipment, observation rooms, and 20,000 square feet in Fawcett Hall dedicated exclusively to psychology research. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and Wright State also have several agreements in place for the sharing of equipment, facilities, and personnel.

Academics and Curriculum

Admission

Procedures

January 1 is the deadline for receipt of all application material for admission for the following Fall semester. If you are interested in applying to the Human Factors and Industrial/Organizational psychology graduate program at Wright State, here are the necessary application steps:

Visit the Graduate School website. Visit the Apply page where you can create an online account to apply. From the Graduate School website you can also download paper copies of the application materials and mail them directly to Wright State. (Online submission is preferred)

Once you have created an account, you may begin the application for admission to the Graduate School. Our program is listed under the College of Science and Mathematics, with a concentration in Human Factors and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Make sure to select your interest in either the M.S. or Ph.D. degree program.

As part of the application, you will be required to submit a packet of materials, review what you need to submit under the Materials tab.

Upon completion of the online application, you will be required to pay a $40 application fee which can be submitted online.

Any supplemental materials (letters of recommendation, transcripts, GRE scores) should be sent to:

The admissions process is competitive. Applications will be reviewed to assess the likelihood of success in the program and potential for a career in Human Factors or Industrial/Organizational psychology. Evaluation criteria will include: cumulative grade point average, verbal and quantitative Graduate Record Examination scores, performance in relevant coursework, letters of recommendation, previous research experience, relevant job experience, and other information about writing, speaking, and quantitative skills.

Materials

Here are a list of materials needed to apply to the Human Factors and Industrial/Organizational Psychology graduate program. We only accept new applicants for the fall semester and all materials must be received by January 1 of the year in which you wish to begin study.

A completed application to the School of Graduate Studies (submitted online).

An essay outlining your professional goals and research interests. This should be a brief essay telling us what you hope to learn here and what type of career (academic, applied, or research) you want to pursue. This is also an appropriate place to describe which research areas you would like to explore and if there are any particular faculty you want to work with.

Three (3) letters of recommendation; preferably from academic sources that can speak to your capacity for graduate study. A letter from a professional source that can provide information on your abilities and characteristics outside of an academic setting would also be appropriate. Each source must mail their letters directly to the School of Graduate Studies, or you may mail them directly if they are in individually signed and sealed envelopes.

One (1) official transcript sent from each institution attended (except Wright State University) is required. If courses from one university/college appear on another university’s/college’s transcript, you are still required to submit an official transcript from the college where you originally completed the course work.

One (1) official copy of your Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores sent directly from ETS. The GRE Subject test in Psychology is not required, but is recommended. Wright State's Institution code is 1179.